"Invasive Chameleon Specie?"

Discussion in 'Garden Design and Plant Suggestions' started by BobOtt1, Jul 2, 2008.

  1. BobOtt1

    BobOtt1 Member

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    My question's are as follows: (I'm new to this site, so PLEASE, bear with me). Is this an 'evergreen plant'? I have a large soft/soil bank, approx. 100' long, 40' high, that for 31+ yrs. I've had to weed-eat, spray chemicals, etc, to try to keep the blackberry/briars from completely "running rampant". Here on the Oregon coast, they will take you over if not kept after, "judiciously"!!! So, that being the existing situation, my question is, would this "not" be a good tight-knit ground/cover for my situation? The bank itself is almost "vertical", & very hard to manage, so in your opinion would I be "doing myself a favor", or causing more grief than I know what to do with? Any suggestions, input, etc, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Bob
     
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    mkk Active Member

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    I'm a little confused. Are you asking if blackberry bushes make a good ground cover?_ NO!
    You didn't include a picture so you would have to describe the "evergreen plant" to identify. (I don't have a camera to send pictures over the internet either, so please try to use a good description).
     
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    No, my question was pertaining to supposed "invasive chameleon groundcover" type plant. Does it retain its foliage (leaves) thru' winter, and is it really the worst "of my two evils" here?! I have blackberries that try to run wild, want to cover the ground, as to keep them from doing "just-that"! Thanks for the quick response too, by the way,,Bob
     
  4. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    You are asking about Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'. Although perennial its tops vanish during winter.
     

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